Development starts on 78 new affordable homes in King's Lynn
The mix of one, two and three bed homes will be available for affordable rent
Plans to build 78 new homes in King's Lynn have moved forward with the final plans being signed off by the developers and the local council.
The new development will include a mix of one, two and three bed homes in Salters Road.
Early works on the foundations have already started. Lovell Homes will be involved in the counstruction, while Freebridge Community Housing will manage the properties - which will be available on affordable rents.
Councillor Richard Blunt, of West Norfolk Council, said: “I’m pleased that we can work with partners Freebridge Community Housing and Lovell Homes."
"They’re two organisations that already shape a lot in west Norfolk and understand the area.
"68 of these properties will be affordable rentable properties through Freebridge and the remaining 10 will be available for shared ownership.
“PV, solar panels, will be installed where the orientation of the property can benefit from it. Residents to the area will benefit from good access to the town centre and local amenities like Lynnsport.”
Simon Medler, a director at Lovell, said: “Once this project is complete, we will have worked with the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk to deliver over 500 much needed homes to the area.
"This new 78-home site is in a prime location and we are confident that it will prove popular with fantastic facilities nearby such as Alive Lynnsport and local schools, shops and restaurants, and a real sense of community.”